Recall
Volvo Wxll — 96V157000
NHTSA ID
96V157000
Make
Volvo
Model
Wxll
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1996-08-27
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Units Affected
149
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE REAR MOST AXLE OF THE TANDEM AXLE SET COULD HAVE INOPERABLE BRAKES ON ONE OR BOTH WHEELS BECAUSE THE BRAKE S-CAM WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE S-CAM ASSEMBLY IF FOUND REVERSED.